Stuck to the screen
The short film, “Luk Phoochai Online Huajai Kha San” (“Life Online”), shows the dangers of addiction to video games. It’s directed by Thanakorn Puthithanasoonthorn and was inspired by his personal experiences as a youngster unable to tear himself away from the screen and joystick. The Child and Adolescent Mental Rajanagarindra Centre under the Public Health Ministry is giving it away on DVD. To get one, contact your provincial public health office or the Rajanagarindra centre at (02) 354 8305.

When size does matter
In an attempt to illustrate that bigger is not necessarily better, Galerie N has invited a large number of artists to display small works of art. The result is the group show called “Mini Matters” and it continues through June 16 at the Wireless Road gallery next to Suan Lum Night Bazaar.
Among those taking part are Tawee Ratchaneekorn, Pishnu Supanimit, Parinya Tantisuk, Warawoot Shusaengthong, Vasan Sitthiket, Kamin Lertchaiprasert and Sakarin Krue-on. On display are paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, photographs and video art.
Galerie N is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 7. Call (02) 252 1592 or visit www.GalerieNBangkok.com.

Art for the taking
More than 250 paintings go on show at River City from May 20 to 31 in “Available Art”. Among the 30 artists will be Wattana Pooljaroen, Jaruwatchara Wongkumjun, Boonchai Wedmukkhawan, Surached Poojun and Wudthinun Apaicharn.  Located on Charoen Krung Soi 24, the shopping complex is open daily from 11 to 8 and is accessible aboard a free shuttle boat from Skytrain’s Saphan Taksin station.

Old-timey feeling
Until May 17, experience the atmosphere of a floating market and pay your respects to nine Buddha images at River City. There’ll be classical music performances Thursdays through Saturdays from 5. The shopping complex is on Charoen Krung Soi 24. Catch the free shuttle boat Saphan Taksin Skytrain station. Call (02)237 00778 or visit www.RiverCity.co.th.

Economic crisis
Maverick artist Vasan Sitthiket looks at the global financial crisis in his latest exhibition, “Capitalism is Dying”. The provocative series of paintings and an installation can be seen until May 17 at Thavibu Gallery, which is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 to 7. Call (02) 266 5454 or visit www.Thavibu.com.

Street scenes
American artist Diane Ciotti reflects on life in the Kingdom in “Portraits of Thailand”, a series of oil paintings that show the lush countryside and the bustling streets of Bangkok. The exhibition, along with a second show titled “Shape of Sense” open at the Rotunda Gallery in the Neilson Hays Library next Wednesday and run until May 31. Call (02) 233 1731.

Reflections on life
Naret Yamaharn showcases his latest collection of 19 oils in “Reflections” at Gossip Gallery until May 9. The paintings are inspired by visions derived from the shadows an object casts on a surface and also incorporate Buddhist philosophies. Gossip Gallery is on the third floor of Silom Galleria and is open Monday to Saturday from 10 to 7. Visit www.GossipGalleryBkk72.com.

Building a home
Architectural firms and interior-design studios showcase their ideas at the annual “Architect Expo”from next Wednesday until May 3 at Challenger Halls 1 to 3 at Impact in Muang Thong Thani. Check out the latest designs, technology and quality materials for your home. There’s also an exhibition, seminars by veteran designers and a design contest. Admission is free. Call (02) 717 2477 or visit www.ASA.or.th or www.ArchitectExpo.com.

Flying high
Airports of Thailand and Silpakorn University’s Fine Arts, Sculpture and Print Faculty invite students to join a drawing competition on the topic “Ta Arkatsayanthai Pookpan Chewit Thai” (“Thai life in relation to the airport”) in celebration of AOT’s 30th anniversary. Entries can be sent by post or delivered to the university and submissions are open from next Tuesday to May 28. Call (02) 535 2663 or visit www.AirportThai.co.th/painting.

Convoluted shapes
Tawatchai Puntusawasdi examines the world from a different perspective in “Without Balancing”, his new solo show Ardel’s Third Place Gallery until May 10. The collection features wood sculptures in contorted shapes and slanted constructions that offer a strange sense of beauty. The gallery is at Third Place Mall on Thonglor Soi 10 and is open daily from 10.30 to 8. Call (02) 422 2092.

Library celebration
The Neilson Hays Library celebrates 140 years of operations with an exhibition aptly titled “Celebrations”.
 Taking part are international artists Adi Kirketerp, Audrey Welch and Louise Truslow along with emerging
Thai artists Susu Pianchupattana, Aksorn Rukpong and Rewat Rupsri. The exhibition runs until May 2. Call (02) 233 1731.

Supreme artist
The new coffee-table book from Silpakorn University, “King Bhumibol Adulyadej and His Versatility in the Arts and Design”, pays tribute to His Majesty the King’s talents for visual art, architecture and design as well as his preservation of traditional Thai arts. The book is available at Silpakorn University’s Tha Phra campus for Bt1,980, with part of the proceeds going to the King’s charity projects. Call (02) 880 7730 extension 2168, 2503 or 2521, or visit www.SU.ac.th.

Body beautiful
Learn the fundamentals of nude-figure drawing in course at La Lanta Fine Art. The six-week weekday course taught by British artist Brian Curtin starts on April 22 on Wednesdays from 9 to noon. The weekend course led by Kosol Pinkul starts on May 17 and is taught on Sundays from 9 to noon. Call (02) 204 0583 or visit www.LaLanta.com

Art along the river
More than 300 paintings by 63 artists will be on show from April 10 to 26 in the “Relationship of Colours” at River City’s Grand Hall. The exhibition includes oils, acrylics and watercolours from the brushes of Peerapon Seepakananon, Polpaisarn Anantpunya and Sumed Kulsumaso. Catch the free shuttle boat from Saphan Taksin Skytrain station. Call (02) 237 0077 or visit www.RiverCity.co.th.

Staring at pictures
Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook uses photos and video for her new series of mixed-media works, “In this circumstance, the only object of concern is the betrayal of the moon”. They’re on show until April 10 at the Ardel Gallery, open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.30 to 7 and on Sunday from 9.30 to 5.30. Visit

Sights of the city
The photographers of 4toArt have pulled their best works off the Internet for “City Scene” exhibition, which runs at the Goethe Institut on South Sathorn Soi 1 until April 3. On display are images of the metropolis captured by Winai Phunamphol, Worawut Weerachingchai, Somsak Khutien, Phaisarn Pleanbangchang and Jittima Pholsawaek.  Visit www.4ToArt.com. Call (02) 287 0942-4.

Four doors to Thai history

Somlak Charoenpot, a consultant to the government’s Fine Arts Department, will conduct a tour of four museums in Ratchaburi on Sunday. Organised by the Siam Society, the itinerary covers Ratchaburi National Museum and the museums at Wat Muang, Wat Khanon and Wat Kongkaram. The fee for non-members is Bt2,950. Call (02) 661 6470-7 extension 504 or 506.

In Remembrance of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana
Walking Zone, BMA Hall
Until April 10, public is invited to attend activities as well as exhibition displaying biography, working activities as well as exceptional talents in both academic and literature of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.

Anti-nuclear art
Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand
Penthouse, Maneeya Centre
Sarawut Pokhaw takes aim at weapons of mass destruction with his exhibition of paintings under the slogan “Destroy Factories Making Nuclear Weapons Completely for Long-lasting Peace”. Until April 30, 10am to 11pm, Monday to Friday. Call (02) 652 0580-1.

Great photo opportunity
German photographer Ralf Tooten will conduct a pair of two-day “Eyes of Wisdom” workshops at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre, one on April 26 and May 3, the other April 27 and May 4. In discussion will be coming up with ideas, publishing a photography book and exhibiting your work. Tooten will select works by the participants to exhibit at the centre from May 13 to 31. Only 30 people will be accepted for each workshop, which will be conducted in English. The fee is Bt2,400, or Bt1,200 for students. Call (02) 664 8448 or visit www.TCDC.or.th.

Unique temple visions
The Garden Gallery & Cafe at the Neilson Hays Library is hosting “The ReflectionS” by photographer and jewellery designer Thirach Rungrangknokkul until April 30.The pictures were taken through stained glass at Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok and Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang. The combination of vibrant colours and light effects creates semi-abstract effects. The cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 to 5. Call (02) 233 1731 or visit www.NeilsonHaysLibrary.com.

Mandalay is not so far away
Lamont, The Sukhothai Hotel
See new lacquer designs, giant sea pebbles from the coast of Martaban brought to Pagan to create organic lacquer sculptures and tables in rubbed-back cinnabar. Until April 30. Call (02) 287 3058.

Radiancy
The Queen’s Gallery
Rajdamnoen Avenue
A exhibition chronicling past and present aspects of the artistic odyssey of Feng Zhengjie, one of the most recognisable names in Chinese Contemporary Art today. “Radiancy” is divided into two sections, with approximately 16 paintings that best exemplify the transformative nature of Feng’s artistic process. The first section provides a unique opportunity to witness some of the canonised iconographies and styles that have laid the artistic foundation for the artist. The second section features the current “China Portraits” series, perhaps his most established works, and a sculptural installation as an expanding exploration into other mediums by the artist. Until April 30. Closed April 14 to 16. Call (02) 281 5360.

8 brooks of art
9 Art Gallery
Architect Studio, Chiang Rai
Paintings from Cheard Sandusit, Wichai Suksawad, Maitree Homthong, Somchai Wacharasombat, Boonlerd Taboonpeng, Chata Maiwong, Suwat Homnan and Suriyan Wongyota are on display. Until April 30. Closed on Monday. Call (053) 719 110.

Stitching the emotion
Third Floor, Amari Watergate Hotel
Panida Chobvanicha and the editorial team presents 50 embroidery treasures featured in the country’s leading publications, Kwanruen and Thai Handicraft magazine. This exhibition includes a collection of outstanding cross-stitch pieces, artfully handcrafted. Part of the proceeds will be donated to support Kwanruen Charity Fund. April 3 to 30, 9am to 9pm. Call (02) 653 9000.

Oil paintings
Rim Suan Gallery
Grand Mercure Fortune Hotel
The exhibition features oil paintings by National Artist Sumet Jumsai. In this exhibition he taking them to a new height in terms of neo-Fauvism. He remains loyal to the art of the 1960s, quipping that the present art generation is actually rediscovering the good old days when art was pure inspiration. Until April 30. Call (02) 641 1500.

Unique Art
Whitespace Gallery
The gallery celebrates its first anniversary at four venues: Whitespace Gallery, Cup B Cafe, and Lido Cinema (two spaces). The show is a commemorative reflection on the local arts community. An outstanding collection of talented new generation Thai artists: Maitree Siriboon, Nithiphat Hoisangthong, Aphichart Eiamwichan, Manit Kantasak, Pornpraseart Yamazaki,Wasan Riaoklang, Pharawi Phuphet, Anuruk Chaikongsatit, Imhathai Suwatthanasilp,Methawee Jirapong,Ruangsak Anuwatwimon,Kraising Sudsa-nguan.

Lifestyle and Environmental Elements
Pornchai Jaima portrays life, work and play in the northern region of Lanna, where he was born and raised in “Lifestyle and Environmental Elements” at Galerie N on Wireless Road until April 30. See the show Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 7. Call (02) 252 1592 or visit www.GalerieNbangkok.com.

C(IT)Y
ArtGorillas ArtGalllery
The exhibition features a show designed to explore the confluence of art, design, music, motion visual art and installation, on big-city life. This experimental show will give viewers a unique and unmissable opportunity to gradually experience rotating flows of form, space, sound and imagery by emerging young talents. Until May 31.

Activities Related to Tomyam Pladib Exhibition
Weaving the unsolved riddles
William Warren Library, Henry B. Thompson Building
The workshop of Jarupatcha Achavasmit, a textile artist at the Tomyam Pladib exhibition, will invite participants to explore and express life riddles in a form of writing and weaving. Participants will be invited to write the unsolved riddles on pieces of paper which will be folded, again and again, and hand woven on a tapestry frame. Participants will decide the shape, size and the colors of their ‘art’. The frame will then be placed into a glass box and permanently sealed. The workshop is opened to 30 participants (age 12 years old or over). The programme will be in Thai with English translation. For information on how to join this programme, contact (02) 219 2911 May 10, 1 to 5pm

Ryota vs Prabda
William Warren Library, Henry B. Thompson Building
Ryota Suzuki, a Bangkok based Japanese columnist, will team up with Prabda Yoon, a SEA WRITE laureate, to talk about their perspectives towards Japan and Thailand and share their experiences as persons who have had a chance to live in both countries. The programme will be in Thai. May 24, 1.30 to 3.30pm

Docent Service Programme
This programme aims to provide a better understanding of the Tomyam Pladib exhibition to a wider audience through public presentations. The programme will have university juniors or seniors whose interests are art and culture to participate as exhibition guides at the art centre for general visitors, school and university groups.

A Curator’s Walk
Gridthiya Gaweewong, the curator of Tomyam Pladib exhibition, will give detailed information about the artworks exhibited in this fascinating exhibition. The video document of this programme will be showed daily at the exhibition hall of the Jim Thompson Art Centre during the exhibition period.

Everyone likes someone as you like someone
Tsuyoshi Ozawa invites children to participate in his artwork, Everyone likes someone as you like someone, a mountain-sized pile of futon cushions exclusively installed in the Jim Thompson Art Centre. Children can sit down or climb up over the mountain and draw postcard pictures of their loved ones. Their drawings will be swapped for one made by a child in Australia where the project was presented last time in the 2006 Asia Pacific Triennial. He will later use drawings left at the exhibition in his future projects.

Further Reading and Worksheets
Books and articles related to Tomyam Pladib exhibition can be found at the William Warren Library, 4th floor of the Henry B. Thompson Building. The Education Programme Department will also provide worksheets, especially designed for children and general visitors. The worksheets are available at the reception area of the exhibition. All programmes are free admission. Tel: (02) 219 2911